Stay : 12 DAYS NORTHERN TANZANIA AND ZANZIBAR
On this 12-day lodge safari, you'll explore four different areas in northern Tanzania for wildlife. In addition to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, you will also visit Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park. You will see swamps and plains, herds of elephants and a crater full of animals. Then it's time to relax on the white sandy beach in Zanzibar.
Summary of the stay
Possible departure at these times
How to get there?
GECKO ADVENTURE TANZANIA
12 days
From 2500 € to 3000 €
Detail of the stay : 12 DAYS NORTHERN TANZANIA AND ZANZIBAR - 12 days
Day 1: Arrival in Kilimanjaro and road to Arusha
Steps: Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your lodge where you can relax and prepare for your trip.
Accommodation: Outpost Lodge
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Drive to Tarangire National Park
Steps: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, transfer to Lake Burunge Tented where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful view. Afternoon game drive in the national park.
Accommodation: Lake Burunge Tented Lodge
Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Day 3: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast we drive to Tarangire National Park famous for its tree-climbing pythons, huge baobab trees and large herds of elephants. This national park may be small but it is still home to a large population of wildlife rivaled only by Ngorongoro.
Accommodation: Lake Burunge Tented Lodge
Meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4: Drive to Serengeti National Park
Steps: Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, we head to the Serengeti with a packed lunch.
The Serengeti is the oldest and most popular, famous for its annual wildebeest migration. Zebra and Thomson's gazelle join them in search of pasture. Other animals in the Serengeti include buffalo, giraffe, eland, topi, kongoni, impala, grant gazelle, lion, cheetah, leopard and jackal.
Accommodation: Thorn Tree Tented Camp
Meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5: Full day in the Serengeti
Steps: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will spend the day observing the migration in the Serengeti National Park, with a packed lunch.
The Serengeti is considered the best wildlife reserve in Africa because of its density of predators and prey, and the huge wildebeest migration.
Accommodation: Thorn Tree Tented Camp
Meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
Steps: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you will drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for an early morning game drive. The main feature of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is the crater, a large unbroken, unflooded volcanic caldera.
The crater was formed when the giant volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself 2 to 3 million years ago. It is 610 meters deep and its neck covers 260 km2. Estimates of the height of the volcano range from 4500 to 5800 meters high. The crater is famous for the 5 big animals that can be seen there (the big five): lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards and buffalos. You will also see zebras, gazelles, impalas, wildebeest, hippos, and various species of birds.
Accommodation: Karatu Tented Lodge
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7: Ngorongoro - Arusha airport
Breakfast and drive with your packed lunch to Arusha airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Stone town: Tembo House Hotel
Meals : breakfast and lunch
Day 8: Excursion to Stone Town and drive to Jambiani
Steps: Jambiani
After breakfast, the program begins with a morning walking tour of the historic old town. You will visit the House of Wonders and the Palace Museum and the Arab Fort among others, to get a fascinating insight into the essence of Zanzibar. You will also see the city's bustling market, winding streets, famous carved and studded gates, two cathedrals and numerous mosques. Later, transfer to Jambiani.
Accommodation: Mwezi Boutique Resort
Meals: breakfast only
Day 9: Relaxation on the beach and overnight at Mwezi Boutique Resort.
Steps: Jambiani
The beautiful coastline with its palm-fringed beaches is like a forgotten paradise. Most of them are protected by coral reefs and consist of white coral sand. You can relax here on the shores of the Indian Ocean. In the morning you can watch the local fishermen bringing in their catch of the day.
You can either stay and enjoy the beach or snorkel in the crystal clear water. Bicycles are available for rent and several excursions can be organized by the hotel, such as scuba diving, boat and fishing trips, or the spice route. You can also visit the nearby turtle sanctuary where injured turtles and other marine animals are cared for until they recover to return to the wild.
Day 10: Relaxation on the beach and overnight at Mwezi Boutique Resort.
Steps: Jambiani
The beautiful coastline with its palm-fringed beaches is like a forgotten paradise. Most of them are protected by coral reefs and consist of white coral sand. You can relax here on the shores of the Indian Ocean. In the morning you can watch the local fishermen bringing in their catch of the day.
You can either stay and enjoy the beach or snorkel in the crystal clear water. Bicycles are available for rent and several excursions can be organized by the hotel, such as scuba diving, boat and fishing trips, or the spice route. You can also visit the nearby turtle sanctuary where injured turtles and other marine animals are cared for until they recover to return to the wild.
Day 11: Relaxation on the beach and overnight at Mwezi Boutique Resort.
Steps: Jambiani
The beautiful coastline with its palm-fringed beaches is like a forgotten paradise. Most of them are protected by coral reefs and consist of white coral sand. You can relax here on the shores of the Indian Ocean. In the morning you can watch the local fishermen bringing in their catch of the day.
You can either stay and enjoy the beach or snorkel in the crystal clear water. Bicycles are available for rent and several excursions can be organized by the hotel, such as scuba diving, boat and fishing trips, or the spice route. You can also visit the nearby turtle sanctuary where injured turtles and other marine animals are cared for until they recover to return to the wild.
Day 12: Transfer to Zanzibar airport
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to connect with your flight home.
Ideas for holidays and week-end breaks Tanzania
-
Find a hotel
-
Car Rental
-
-5% on travel insurance-15% off travel insurance
-
Find a local agency
